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Infinix Smart 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi A3

49 out 100
Infinix Smart 9
VS
40 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Infinix Smart 9
Xiaomi Redmi A3

Compared 2 smartphones : Infinix Smart 9 Manufactured in October, 2024, with display 6.7 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81, vs Xiaomi Redmi A3, Manufactured in February, 2024 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G36. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Infinix Smart 9
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Lighter design: 188g vs 199g
  • Infrared port
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi A3
  • Larger display: 6.71in
  • Higher pixel density: 268ppi
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 3/64 GB
- 3/128 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB		 - 2/64 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 3/128 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Infinix Smart 9 and Xiaomi Redmi A3
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Infinix Smart 9
vs
Xiaomi Redmi A3

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 6.7 in 6.71 in
Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1650 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 262 ppi 268 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 500 nits 420 nits
HDR support No No
Touch Sampling Rate 180 Hz n/a
Screen-to-body ratio 84.8 % 84.6 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Infinix Smart 9
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi A3
357 nits
sRGB gamutn/a95.1 %
Response timen/a40 ms
Contrastn/a1314:1
Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi A3]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 165.7 mm (6.52 in) 168.3 mm (6.63 in)
Width 77.1 mm (3.04 in) 76.3 mm (3 in)
Thickness 8.4 mm (0.33 in) 8.32 mm (0.33 in)
Weight 188 g (6.63 oz) 199 g (7.02 oz)
Water resistance IP54 No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Gold
- Gray
- Green		 - Black
- Blue
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Infinix Smart 9
84.8 %
Xiaomi Redmi A3
84.6 %

Performance

Testing Infinix Smart 9 and Xiaomi Redmi A3 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 MediaTek Helio G36
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)		 - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2.2 (Cortex-A53)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor Yes No
Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 PowerVR GE8320
GPU Cores 48 32
GPU Frequency 820 MHz 680 MHz
FLOPS 91.2 GFLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Infinix Smart 9
408
Xiaomi Redmi A3
230
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Infinix Smart 9
1388
Xiaomi Redmi A3
840
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)408230
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1388840
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Infinix Smart 9
245635
Xiaomi Redmi A3
153983
CPU7619455340
GPU3556010749
Memory6874642864
UX6513545030
NanoReview Score245635153983
3DMark Wild Life
Sources: 3DMark [Infinix Smart 9]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Infinix Smart 9
8438
Xiaomi Redmi A3
n/a
Writing score8297n/a
Web score9760n/a
Video editing5057n/a
Data manipulation6160n/a
NanoReview Score8438n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB		 - 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1800 MHz 1600 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 64 GB
- 128 GB		- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 14 Android 14
OS Size n/a 19 GB
UI Skin XOS 14 MIUI Go Edition

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 10 W 10 W
Battery Type n/a Li-ion
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging No No
Full Charge Time n/a 2:40 h

Main camera

Matrix 13 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion No No
Lenses count Standard: 13 MP
Depth		 Standard: 8 MP
Depth: 0.08 MP
Features Bokeh effect Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix13 MP8 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/2.0
Focal length27 mmn/a
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 5 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 2592x1944 pixels
Aperture f/2.0 f/2.2
Sensor n/a CMOS
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5 5.4
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort No No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* No No
Infrared Port Yes No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM B2|3|5|8GSM B2, B3, B5, B8
3G BandsWCDMA B1|2|4|5|8WCDMA B1, B5, B8
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/12/B13/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B28/B38/B41/B40/B66)LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28)
LTE categoryn/a4
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Infinix Smart 9
n/a
Xiaomi Redmi A3
78.8 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced September, 2024 yr February, 2024 yr
Release Date October, 2024 yr February, 2024 yr
Launch Price ($) 100 80
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 10 W Yes 10 W

Note

Xiaomi Redmi A3:

The smartphone in green color is 7 grams lighter than the others.

* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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